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New with lots of questions!

Hi everyone - I'm fairly new to all of this, and would like some suggestions and recommendations!

I have just purchased a HH Explorer Deluxe w/o bug net. I've been out a couple of times and know I need a good underquilt. My son has a Potomac which I really like, but I don't think they are available anymore. I've seen the Speer and really like it, but just being the occassional user, I'm not sure I want to put that much money into one. I haven't seen a JRB, but understand the Nest is on sale, and might be a good option. If anyone has used a JRB with this hammock - what do you think?

The Nest was made to fit all asymmetric models of the HH. I have one and also the No Sniveller. They are very nice underquilts. Here's a method I use as well as many others do when using the Nest on a Hennessy. Instead of having to undue the velcro on the underquilt each time you enter/exit, just push the underquilt to the side when you enter/exit. Much easier IMO. Some people find they have cold spots if they dont line the velcro up just right and it is kinda a pain to reach down and not only close the Hennessy slit but then have to close the Nest slit.

Edit.....Just remembered you have a top loader now without the bugnet....oh well
Forget the velcro issue.

Judy,
I, too, have the Nest and love it. I use it as FF mentioned above because I have experienced those cool spots thru the velcro with the Nest velcro'd to the HH velcro. If I knew what I know now I would have chosen the No Sniveller instead mainly because of it's double use as an insulating poncho. I have used my Nest as a Poncho but the No Sniveller is much better suited for that use.

The velcro was my main concern as far as cold spots. I got the no bug net mainly because of the special HH has, but also because I felt closed in on the hammock I was using with a bug net. (However it did save me from hitting the ground when I flipped! Those nets can be pretty strong!)

So, I do plan on using the velco entry as designed. Lot easier and my son can't laugh at me as much getting in and out.

The velcro was my main concern as far as cold spots. I got the no bug net mainly because of the special HH has, but also because I felt closed in on the hammock I was using with a bug net. (However it did save me from hitting the ground when I flipped! Those nets can be pretty strong!)

So, I do plan on using the velco entry as designed. Lot easier and my son can't laugh at me as much getting in and out.

If I knew what I know now I would have chosen the No Sniveller instead mainly because of it's double use as an insulating poncho. I have used my Nest as a Poncho but the No Sniveller is much better suited for that use.

I second Stoikurt's opinion.

I use the No Sniveller long for the HH Explorer underquilt. I was going to get a nest but wanted a little bit more length on the coverage.

Was in it last night in a Big Agnes bag at 40 degrees and was toasty warm.

With Winter coming on I think about this also, I wonder do you all recommend the JRB over the Speer? It seems like you are and I wonder if that is because it has multi-uses?

I think it is mainly cause the JRB quilts were available first and they are less expensive. The wearable quilt thing is always a nice bonus. That being said, not having to fiddle with the suspension of the underquilt is what makes the Speer Snugfit nice. Although you can get a thicker underquilt from JRB such as the Rocky Mtn. Sniveller.........oh my .....so many options for you.